Menachot 98 and 99 - Stuck in the Middle with Jews

from Take One Daf Yomi · host Tablet Magazine

On today’s pages, Menachot 98 and 99, the Talmud asks why the Persian capital of Shushan was depicted on the Eastern Gate of the Temple. The Sages offer reasons ranging from a historical reminder of the return from exile to a calculated warning against future rebellions. How can we hold space for both gratitude and healthy suspicion when looking at the powers that be? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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